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First Presbyterian Church

820 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA 235075.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days

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About First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church is a child care center in Norfolk, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First Presbyterian Church)
MoreFounded 1979
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Presbyterian Church has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First Presbyterian Church

License

Status
License-exempt and operating
License type
Religiously exempt child day center (not licensed)
Capacity
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#585511
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Background checks 2

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Feb 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The criminal background check for staff #1 was completed 19 months after employment.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement for six staff members was overdue by a year and four months.The sworn statement for staff #2 was overdue by six years.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about First Presbyterian Church

Is First Presbyterian Church licensed?

No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.

When was First Presbyterian Church last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Presbyterian Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can First Presbyterian Church care for?

160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does First Presbyterian Church accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are First Presbyterian Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Presbyterian Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 625-0667 to ask.

What is First Presbyterian Church's phone number?

(757) 625-0667.

Where is First Presbyterian Church?

820 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507. The nearest other daycare we list is Ghent United Methodist Church, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).